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hypoglycaemia

British

/ ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmɪə /

noun

pathol an abnormally small amount of sugar in the blood

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Other Word Forms

hypoglycaemic adjective

Etymology

Origin of hypoglycaemia

C20: from _hypo- + _glyco- + _-aemia

Example Sentences

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Laila Soueif was hospitalised last Thursday and given glucagon, a hormone used to treat severe hypoglycaemia.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

A post-mortem revealed Dr Riungu had died of hypoglycaemia, caused by the blood sugar level dropping below normal.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024

However, both methods are very restrictive and can cause side effects on days of total fasting or severe caloric restriction — hunger, negative effects on mood and risk of hypoglycaemia.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2023

"We actually have a lot of severe cases coming with hypoglycaemia, shock, and the like in this facility."

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2022

Ms Bower said his weight should have triggered midwives to place him on the "blood glucose pathway" as he was at increased risk of developing hypoglycaemia.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2021

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